Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
Answer Details
The underlined word "shed" in this context means "lay off." This means that the company plans to terminate the employment of three thousand staff members this year. "Throw up" means to vomit, "placate" means to calm or soothe someone, and "demote" means to reduce someone's rank or position.